Anatolian Journal of Botany,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 70 - 75
Published: April 7, 2023
The
high-temperature
stress
(30
°C,
35
40
°C)
response
of
pollen
performance
in
Punica
granatum
was
analyzed.
Pollen
germination
rate
and
tube
length
were
significantly
inhibited
after
°C
treatment.
According
to
cumulative
index
values,
had
the
most
destructive
impact.
High-temperature
caused
various
abnormalities
at
tubes,
especially
apex
common
marked
change
elongation
direction
swelling.
Although
dense
callose
accumulation
increase
apex-localized
reactive
oxygen
species
noticed
temperature
treatment,
harmful
stated
as
°C.
Microorganisms,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 1269 - 1269
Published: May 11, 2023
Periodontal
diseases
and
dental
caries
are
the
most
common
infectious
oral
impacting
health
globally.
Oral
cavity
is
crucial
for
enhancing
life
quality
since
it
serves
as
entranceway
to
general
health.
The
microbiome
strongly
correlated.
Gram-negative
anaerobic
bacteria
have
been
associated
with
periodontal
diseases.
Due
shortcomings
of
several
antimicrobial
medications
frequently
applied
in
dentistry,
lack
resources
developing
countries,
prevalence
inflammatory
conditions,
rise
bacterial
antibiotic
resistance,
there
a
need
reliable,
efficient,
affordable
alternative
solutions
prevention
treatment
Several
accessible
chemical
agents
can
alter
microbiota,
although
these
substances
also
unfavorable
symptoms
such
vomiting,
diarrhea,
tooth
discoloration.
Natural
phytochemicals
generated
from
plants
that
historically
used
medicines
categorized
prospective
alternatives
due
ongoing
quest
substitute
products.
This
review
concentrated
on
or
herbal
extracts
impact
by
decreasing
formation
biofilms
plaques,
preventing
proliferation
pathogens,
inhibiting
adhesion
surfaces.
Investigations
examining
effectiveness
safety
plant-based
presented,
including
those
conducted
over
past
decade.
Current Research in Food Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8, P. 100714 - 100714
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Traditional
antioxidant
screening
relies
on
chemical
assays
to
assess
compounds'
potential
in
combating
oxidative
processes.
However,
translating
activity
complex
biological
systems
poses
challenges.
In
this
study,
the
of
fruit-derived
phenolic
compounds,
hyperoside
(HP),
epicatechin
(EC),
and
phlorizin
(PZ),
their
combinations
a
specific
ratio
were
investigated.
The
research
included
vitro
assays,
plasma
protection
against
oxidation
tests,
cytotoxicity
assessments.
results
revealed
relationship
between
its
relevance
cellular
antioxidative
HP
EC
exhibited
significant
activity,
with
outperforming
multiple
Cytotoxicity
assay
confirmed
that
these
compounds
did
not
induce
cell
death
or
hinder
proliferation,
even
at
higher
concentrations
(>100
μmol/mL).
(CAA)
test,
CAA,
while
PZ
displayed
lower
activity.
conclusion,
synergistic
effect
emerged
when
HP,
EC,
combined,
particularly
protection,
suggesting
protective
effects
health
benefits.
This
emphasized
need
for
nuanced
understanding
interplay
behavior
comprehending
chemicals
CAA.
Plants,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(2), P. 281 - 281
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Recovering
the
bioactive
components
from
pomegranate
peel
(PP)
in
fruit-processing
industry
has
attracted
great
attention
terms
of
minimizing
waste
burden,
as
well
providing
a
new
source
multitude
functional
compounds.
The
present
study
aimed
to
develop
feasible
microencapsulation
process
PP
extract
by
using
pectin
and
pectin/2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin
(HP-β-CD)
blend
coating
materials.
Microsized
powders
obtained
spray
drying
technique
were
examined
technological
characteristics,
exhibiting
high
powder
yield
desirable
moisture
content,
flowability,
cohesive
properties.
Assuming
that
interactions
with
used
biopolymers
occur
on
surface
hydrophobic
domain,
their
presence
significantly
improved
thermal
stability
microencapsulated
up
200
°C.
health-promoting
effects
have
been
associated
its
content
ellagitannins,
particularly
punicalagin.
exhibited
strong
antioxidant
hypoglycemic
potential,
while
an
antimicrobial
assay
revealed
potent
activity
against
Gram-positive
bacteria.
Additionally,
vitro
release
suggested
can
modify
target
compounds,
thus
establishing
basis
for
developing
oral-controlled
system.
Altogether,
biowaste
valorization
production
effective
multifunctional
microsized
represents
sustainable
way
obtain
novel
nutraceuticals
and/or
pharmaceuticals.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 22, 2024
The
improper
use
and
abuse
of
antibiotics
have
led
to
an
increase
in
multidrug-resistant
(MDR)
bacteria
resulting
a
failure
standard
antibiotic
therapies.
To
date,
this
phenomenon
represents
leading
public
health
threat
the
21st
century
which
requires
alternative
strategies
fight
infections
such
as
identification
new
molecules
active
against
MDR
strains.
In
last
20
years,
natural
extracts
with
biological
activities
attracted
scientific
interest.
Following
One
Health
Approach,
by-products
represent
sustainable
promising
solution.
Consistently,
aim
present
study
was
evaluate
antimicrobial
activity
hydro-alcoholic
pomegranate
peel
extract
(PPE)
microorganisms
belonging
Enterococcus
faecium
,
Staphylococcus
aureus
Klebsiella
pneumoniae
Acinetobacter
baumannii
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Enterobacter
spp.
“ESKAPE”
group
pathogens.
Through
semiquantitative
quantitative
methods,
PPE
showed
effective
Gram-positive
Gram-negative
bacteria.
kinetics
bactericidal
action
highlighted
that
microbial
death
achieved
time-
dose-dependent
manner.
High
concentrations
exhibited
antioxidant
activity,
providing
protective
effect
on
cellular
systems
red
blood
cell
membranes.
Finally,
we
report,
for
first
time,
significant
intracellular
antibacterial
property
by
its
staphylococcal
reference
strain
bacteriostatic
clinical
resistant
HeLa
line.
conclusion,
due
characterized
content
polyphenolic
compounds
strength,
could
be
considered
therapeutic
agent
alone
or
conjunction
challenging
caused
ESKAPE
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. e32222 - e32222
Published: May 31, 2024
Natural
colorants,
including
natural
pigments,
e.g.,
anthocyanins,
carotenoids,
and
chlorophylls,
in
novel
attractive
food
matrixes
have
become
a
popular
trend.
They
impart
favorite
colors
to
products
provide
significant
therapeutic
effects.
This
study
is
aimed
at
extracting
identifying
some
pigments
from
different
plant
sources
evaluating
their
ability
as
antibacterial,
antioxidant,
anticancer
activities.
